Travel To Manipur

Manipur Maps

The State
There is hidden in each of us the wanderlust. India beckons with her message from the pages of legend and history dotting the land of many hues. Tucked away in the north eastern corner of India, far away from the madding crowd is the tranquil state of Manipur.

It had simultaneously guarded the treasures of India and spread her message to the Far East. It is the home to the Meitis and famous for its dance, crafts and cuisine. Manipur is a valley cradled by seven hills and girdled by swift flowing rivers.

For the weary traveler landing at the capital city of Imphal the first thing to do is to hunt around for a comfortable stay. Without these amenities one cannot enjoy Nature in the raw. Manipur offers the best of both worlds – a world of comfort and style amidst legendary sylvan settings.

In Manipur there are hotels that cater to all tastes and pockets. Many offer honeymoon packages or packages for groups. Bookings can be made online. So the traveler is advised to get ready for the Manipur experience.

Places to Stay
There are many hotels in the heart of Imphal – Hotel Krishtina, Hotel White Palace, Hotel Prince, Hotel Tampha amongst many others. The accommodation varies from the single to the deluxe having television facilities. Deluxe VIP suits offer the best amenities. For the budget conscious there are hotels with ordinary rooms. Hotel Excellency is near the airport.

Then there are sports hostels and other off beat arrangements for the adventuresome. The Rajasthan Guest House is an excellent address and so to be Hotel City Heart, Hotel Bheigo, Anand Continental, Hotel Pintu, Eastern Star Hotel, Royal Lodge, Hotel Nirmala, Hotel Embassy and Hotel Mayur.

For the tourist it is best to contact over phone Manipur Tourist Information centres at New Delhi and Calcutta and the Manipur Bhavans at Calcutta, Imphal and Guwahati. Online details are available. Other comfortable places to stay are Government operated Hotel Imphal, State Guest House, Assembly Guest House and the Youth Hostel.

Travel Links
Imphal is connected daily by air, train and bus with Guwahati, Delhi, Calcutta, Silchar and Aizwal. There are private and state buses. The hotels make all the arrangements for site seeing and hiring private cars for a comfortable stay in the land of dance, temples, hills, lakes and waterfalls. It is a safe haven to walk around to take in first hand the sights and sounds of this paradise in the comfort of hospitable hotels.